[gemy]

Finding a reputable breeder that is also a YT member.

I think to refresh your memory go to the Guide to Finding a Responsible Breeder.

There was another great article I read on-line about that self same subject that was very well written; unfortunately I did not save the article or bookmark the site.

But I think one thing to think about is what for YOU is desirable in a breeder how important are some of the following things to you:

1. How much support the breeder offers each purchaser over the life time of their pup?
2. How much contact once the sale is done do you want/need from the breeder?

3. What happens if you have a health issue with the puppy? I mean above and beyond what the breeder is willing to put into the contract?
Do you get the sense she will support you if needed finding specialists, understanding the health condition better, even take back the puppy or some other option.

4. How important to you that the breeder is a member of her National Breed Club, does rescue work, trains with her Yorkies, or does other performance sports, does volunteer work for the club or the Shelters, provides an active lifestyle for her dogs?

5. Are you willing to buy from a first time show breeder? Or very new breeder to the breeding world, if all the requirements that are important to you are met?

6. How important to you that the breeder actually breeds Championed dogs from a reputable registry?

7. How important to you, that the dogs/puppies be raised in a home environment? If the breeder has a separate fully a/c heated, kennel with constant access to the actual home would that suffice in your mind?

8. How important to you is the temperament of the dog you want?

9. If you could not see the actuall breeders home and dogs in their environment - how important is that to you?


There are probably more questions, but you get the drift I think of where I am going here.